Stress-Free Cruises & Magical Vacations Planned Just for You

Katie Matzenbacher, Travel Advisor, holding a hot butterbeer in Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando
Katie Matzenbacher, Travel Advisor, holding a hot butterbeer in Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando

Hey there, friend!

Between juggling work, kids, and life, planning a vacation can feel like just another item on your never-ending to-do list.

But what if you could hand off the research, endless Google tabs, and decision fatigue to someone who gets it?

👉 That’s where I come in.

I adore planning vacations! (like, seriously, it's the best)

As a mom of two littles with 15+ years under my belt as a corporate girlie, I totally get the juggle of budgets, school schedules, and limited PTO, and I’m here to turn the stress of planning into pure excitement.

I know how precious your PTO is, and I want to help you create unforgettable experiences. I would be honored to help you plan your next trip.

From relaxing cruise getaways to theme park adventures–planned with your family's style and budget in mind

🤔 Sounds too good to be true, right?

Not this time! 🤩

Vacation Destinations include a commission for Travel Advisors in the price you're already paying–even if you don't use one!

My goal is to find the perfect match for your family, always.

My services are complimentary.

When we work together, you get:

Katie Matzenbacher, Travel Agent, and her family with Princess Peach at Universal Studios Hollywood
Katie Matzenbacher, Travel Agent, and her family with Princess Peach at Universal Studios Hollywood

✅ A Travel Advocate

in case something goes wrong

✅ An All-around Cheerleader

to help make your trip magical

...all at no additional cost!

Plus, you support my small business. Win-win!!

✅ An Expert Planner

to take care of all the details and make sure you get what YOU want for your vacation.

How it Works

Step 1: Share Your Dream (We chat about your family's vibe, budget, and must-dos.)

Step 2: I Do The Magic (I research, plan, and present you with options that fit your travel style.)

Step 3: Book & Relax (I handle all bookings and deadlines. You just get excited.)

Step 4: Travel With Support (I’m here if anything comes up before or during your trip.)

"Katie jumped on our reservations and got us all set in a Disney resort with tickets, magic bands and park tickets. She just handled everything! She kept me up to date on new developments and even made some adjustments for us. We loved our accommodations, the special meal at the Beast's castle in Be Our Guest, and all of our trip!"

Stephanie M.

★★★★★

Katie Matzenbacher, Travel Agent, and her family in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
Katie Matzenbacher, Travel Agent, and her family in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
Katie Matzenbacher, Travel Agent, headshot from onboard Virgin Voyages
Katie Matzenbacher, Travel Agent, headshot from onboard Virgin Voyages

A bit about me —

👋 Hi! I'm Katie, a Travel Advisor with Fantastical Vacations.

I grew up on a farm in rural Arkansas, and family trips were rare, which made my first visit to Walt Disney World at 13 all the more ✨magical.✨

Those cherished memories sparked my love for travel and led me to study abroad in Italy, backpack across Europe, and explore everywhere from Hawaii to Hong Kong.

Travel has changed me in so many positive ways. I want to help you experience the joy of visiting somewhere new.

Specializing in Disney, Universal, all-inclusive resorts, and cruises, I combine first-hand expertise with meticulous research to design getaways that fit your family’s rhythm.

I help you create memories without the overwhelm.

I'm so glad you're here!

Where do you want to go?

From Park Hacks to Skip-the-Line Sorcery

I’ll help you conquer the theme parks like a VIP! No pixie dust required.

Cruises

Find Your Perfect Cruise Match

From piña coladas at sunset to rock-climbing at dawn, I find the right ship for your travel style.

All-Inclusive Resorts

Zero Decisions. Pure Relaxation.

Unlimited drinks, no stress, just you and a side of guacamole.

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Universal globe sign at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida
Universal globe sign at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida
A view of the pool from the Honeymoon Suite at an Excellence Resort, palm trees
A view of the pool from the Honeymoon Suite at an Excellence Resort, palm trees
an aerial view of five different cruise ships in port with the bright blue ocean surrounding them
an aerial view of five different cruise ships in port with the bright blue ocean surrounding them

Disney

Universal

“Katie was an expert guide for our trip. She handled all the logistics, sent reminders for important deadlines and basically made the trip turnkey for my fam.”

Amanda A

Ready to turn ‘someday’ into ‘OMG that was amazing?’

Your perfect vacation is just a (perfectly planned) click away.

Still have questions?

Send me a note! Always happy to chat about travel.

Email

katiematz@fantasticalvacations.com

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